SPECIAL: $25 Bonus Stampin Rewards on qualifying orders June 3-30

$25 BONUS STAMPIN REWARDS

The brand new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog is going live on June 3, and we’re having a celebration! All orders over $250 will receive an additional $25 bonus Stampin Rewards (free products) with your orders. This can be combined with others, all yours, Demonstrators (demos also get their demo discount on top of the bonus), etc. You can get more details on the new catalog here.  

CARD: Thinking of You from the Seaside Notions Stamp Set

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Seahorse thinking of you card created with the Stampin Up Seaside Notions stamp set. The Perennial Essence designer paper makes a great ocean background, who knew? The sand effect was created by stamping the splatter stamp in crumb cake randomly on crumb cake card stock and then hand tearing.

Retiring Spotlight: Animal Outing Hippo Pocket Card – Series Part 2

ANIMAL OUTING HIPPO POCKET CARD

"Together we make a great pair" stinkin' cute Hippo pocket card. This features the retiring Stampin Up Animal Outing stamp set and coordinating Animal Friends dies. The pocket comes from the retiring Pocket dies (on sale). The pocket stamp is from the retired Pocket Full of Sunshine stamp set but can easily be substituted with the retiring Pocket Full of Happiness set. This card was created by Dina Lanzendorf. I have links to several video classes below featuring this set.

Retiring Spotlight: Animal Outing Double Z Fold Card – Series Part 1

ANIMAL OUTING DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD

Wild about You Double Z-Fold fun fold birthday card from the retiring Stampin Up Animal Outing Stamp Set and coordinating Animal Friends Dies. Kicking off my series on this stamp set. This card was created by Nila Lehman. I have links to several video classes below featuring this set. I have a video on how to do the Double Z-Fold technique here.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend and Patriotic Thank You Cards

THANK YOU

Happy Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to all who've served our country, and all who are in the front lines now. I've put together some of my favorite patriotic card ideas in case you need that "special" card for that special someone. Some of these are retired, but you can improvise if you don't have the exact products. The Lined Alphabet Stamp Set and Layering Alphabet Die set are both retiring (see full retiring list here) . The dies are on sale at over 50% off!

Pot of Gold Card Paper Pumpkin Alternate (video)

POT OF GOLD CARD

In yesterday's Paper Pumpkin reveal video, I shared how to make the May cards and in addition how to make this adorable alternate pot of gold card using pieces of the kit. The new In Colors are so fun and cheery. I also used the new Stampin Up Many Mates stamp set for the greeting. This set is coming out in the new catalog. It's such a fun card, and who doesn't need a pot of gold?

SPECIAL OFFER: New In Color Bundle with Free Card Pack and Quick Card Class

NEW IN COLOR BUNDLE WITH FREE QUICK CARD CLASS

Available through June 2, only through Tami White The new 2020-2022 Stampin Up In Colors are coming on June 3. I have created In Color bundles so you can get them right away with some perks. I have 2 different sized bundles to fit your budget. Each comes with a FREE Flowers for Every Season Memories & More Card Pack and a free Quick Card class. MEET THE NEW 2020-2022 IN COLORS

VIDEO: May Paper Pumpkin “A Kit In Colors” Card Kit plus Pot of Gold Card

A KIT IN COLORS

May Paper Pumpkin Kit Super excited to play with the May Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin Up. It has the new 2020-2022 In colors featured. In this online class I'll make the cards in the kit, and then I'm going to make a super fun alternate "Pot of Gold" card. I'll also be giving away 2 of these kits. I have a couple of the May sold out kits available, purchase them here while they last.

Retiring Spotlight: The Birthday Bonanza Suite Part 2

BIRTHDAY BONANZA CARD

Continuing on in my Birthday Bonanza Suite series with this adorable koala birthday celebration card. This was a swap card I had received but I've lost the creator's info. If you recognize this please let me know so I can give you credit. I just love the koala doing cartwheels. I'll list the supplies below. Here are some more cute cards created with the suite.

KIT: Butterfly Fun Fold Card Techniques Class and Kit ends May 21

BUTTERFLY FUN FOLD CARD KITS

Available through May 21, only through Tami White By popular demand, I'm bringing my "Butterfly Fun Fold Card Kit" and class. I put together this beautiful kit of fun folds including: Pop-Up Butterfly card, an Easel Card, Centerfold and Tri-Fold elegance. This kit was created with, and includes, the Stampin Up Beauty Abounds Stamp set, Butterfly Beauty Dies and the Scripty 3D embossing folder. All 3 of these may be substituted if you already have them. This class is great for all levels of paper crafters from beginners to advanced. It will include a written pdf tutorial with photos of each step, an accompanying video tutorial and the supplies to make these 4 fun fold cards. See the list below for what is included, and the basic supplies you'll need to complete your kits when they arrive. Check out my Butterfly Splash Card video featuring this Beauty Abounds stamp set and Butterfly Beauty dies for more inspiration with this bundle.

VIDEO: How to a set of Rooted in Nature Cards also featuring My Wonderful Family Paper Pumpkin

CARD CLASS

Today's video card making class is a combination of the Stampin Up Rooted in Nature stamp set and the April 2020 "My Wonderful Family" Paper Pumpkin kit. I had fun making nature cards with the Paper Pumpkin kit, but since it's sold out I alsoI thought it would be fun to make some similar designs with a regular stamp set. You can improvise with products you have on hand. I'll be sharing how to make fun z-fold cards, and the impressed vellum effect.

Retiring Spotlight: The Birthday Bonanza Suite Part 1

BIRTHDAY BONANZA CARD

I have some fun projects to share this week created with the retiring Stampin Up Birthday Bonanza Suite. Today I'm spotlighting Alice Houston's cool fun fold that pops out into a banner. I'll list the supplies Alice used below. Here are some more cute cards created with the suite.

Retiring Spotlight: The Label Me Bold Stamp Set

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Simple, bright and fun. This is the perfect card design to create in bulk and have on hand for those occasions when you need a card, but don't have a minute to make one. Simply change out the greeting to fit your occasion. Created with the Stampin Up Label Me Bold stamp set that is retiring.

June Paper Pumpkin Kit – A box of sunshine

June 2020 Paper Pumpkin

BOX OF SUNSHINE

Subscribe May 11 - June 10 This exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine!

Retiring Spotlight: Stitched All Around Stamp Set & Stitched Labels Dies

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This thank you card was created with the retiring Stampin Up Stitched All Around stamp set. The colors: Lovely Lipstick, Call Me Clover and Pineapple Punch are also retiring. I've got a full supply list below, as well as more samples from this stamp set. The coordinating Stitched Labels Dies are also retiring and on sale.

Retiring Spotlight: Fable Friends Stamp Set

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"You make me smile" card idea from the retiring Stampin Up Fable Friends Stamp Set. An adorable and cute animal set that has Easter greetings and beyond. This squirrel was colored with Stampin' Blends markers. The designer paper is the retiring Mosaic Mood DSP. The background texture comes from the Brick & Mortar folder. The words are from the Well Said stamp set and Well Written dies. Designed by Veronica. See the gallery of ideas from this stamp set below.

NEWS! Stampin Up New Catalog Pre-Order is Happening Now – find out how to get new stuff now

PRE-ORDER FROM THE NEW CATALOG

May 5 - June 2, 2020 See the New Annual Catalog Preorder Products! Stampin Up demonstrators can now pre-order brand-new products from the 2019-20 annual catalog! Customers will be able to order these products beginning June 3 (or can get them now in the demo kit). I have posted the dates and details for the new catalog hard-copy mailing for both demonstrators and customers below. If you aren't a demo, or a regular customer of mine, and would like a hard copy of the catalog you can fill out the form at the bottom of this post. Card Swap: I'm hosting a new catalog pre-order card swap. You can get details and links to join here.

CARD SWAP: Stampin Up New Catalog Full Card Swap – Due May 29

NEW CATALOG PRE-ORDER 11 CARD SWAP

  • Card Swap Due: May 29
  • New Catalog Order Dates:
    • Demonstrators: May 5
    • Customers: June 3 – May 2021
Demonstrators can begin pre-ordering from the new Stampin Up Annual Catalog beginning May 5. To help prepare with ideas, classes, workshops, open houses and events celebrating the new catalog, I’ll be hosting my pre-order card swap. Not a demonstrator yet? Get pre-order products in a demo kit. Joining as a demo is the BEST DEAL, and you can join, get pre-order products in your kit and use them to participate in our swap. PLEASE – read through ALL the rules and guidelines carefully and follow them. We will be receiving and sorting hundreds of cards and need YOUR help to make sure everything runs smoothly.

RETIRING SPOTLIGHT: Accented Blooms Stamp Set

Here's a beautiful "thank you" card from the retiring Stampin Up Accented Blooms Stamp Set. The words are cut from the Tailored Tag punch. The flowers are colored with the Stampin Blends Markers. Layered of the Purple Posy Gingham In Color Designer Paper (cut from the Stitched Rectangle Dies). The background is textured with the retiring Basket Weave Folder. Bling from the Faceted In Color dots.

Retiring Spotlight: Parisian Blossoms Part 2 – Parisian Beauty Bundle

PARISIAN BLOSSOMS SPOTLIGHT - PART 1

Today's spotlight on retiring products is Part 1 of my 2 part series on the Parisian Blossoms Suite in the2020 Mini Catalog. This is a mega-suite with 2 bundles: Forever Blossoms and Parisian Beauty. These samples focus on the Parisian Beauty Stamp Set and coordinating Parisian dies. The Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Paper is on sale.

VIDEO: “I miss your face” and more fun card making projects for Covid-19 relief

PROJECTS

Ever since our social distancing began, I've been dedicated to finding crafty fun ways to "bust the blues". This class is not only the perfect cure for those quarantine blues, but by purchasing the Stampin Up Share Sunshine Relief Download I used in it, you'll also be helping great causes with Covid-19 Relief. I printed off the Share Sunshine sayings on Whisper White card stock. I cut them out with either my Paper Trimmer, or a few different dies sets: Stitched Shapes, Stitched Rectangles, Stitched Nested Labels and more (see supply list). Then just had some fun!

Retiring Spotlight: Parisian Blossoms Part 1 – Forever Blossoms Bundle

PARISIAN BLOSSOMS SPOTLIGHT - PART 1

Today's spotlight on retiring products is Part 1 of my 2 part series on the Parisian Blossoms Suite in the2020 Mini Catalog. This is a mega-suite with 2 bundles: Forever Blossoms and Parisian Beauty. These samples focus on the Forever Blossoms stamp set and coordinating Cherry Blossoms dies. The Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Paper is on sale.

VIDEO: The Scoop is back – Top 10 Retiring Stamp Sets & Mega Share

TOP 10 RETIRING STAMP SETS

The Stampin Scoop Show is back with a new format and lots of fun! Join Linda and I for laughts and fun as we share over 80 card ideas created with our Top 10 Must Have stamp sets from the Stampin Up 2020 Retiring List.

Making a Difference: COVID-19 Product Giveback – ended

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Share Sunshine PDF Download by Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic. You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and we will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts. The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from demonstrators and customers! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards! [gallery size="large" ids="48920,48921,48922"]  
  As part of Stampin’ Up!’s Making a Difference program, 100% of the Share Sunshine PDF Download proceeds will go to COVID-19 efforts through these organizations:
  • The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund
  • United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund
Help us make a difference today! PURCHASE HERE

Spotlight on retiring: Happy Tails and Nine Lives Stamp Sets for the cat and dog lovers

ANIMAL LOVERS SPOTLIGHT

Today's retiring stamp set focus is on the Stampin Up Happy Tails (dog) stamp set and the Nine Lives (cat) stamp set. For those animal lovers. I have lots of ideas below, and a video class. Now that the 2020 Stampin Up Retiring List has been released, I'm doing a series focusing on retiring "must have" and/or favorite stamp sets.